Acknowledgments

This book is built on the ideas and the work of others who were thinking about law, ethics, and scholarship long before I developed an interest in the subject. As such, I am deeply indebted to all of the authors, organizations, and jurists who are cited in this work – any original ideas I claim to have would not be possible without them. I also owe a debt of gratitude to my colleagues and professional peers who have informed my thinking through conversations, conference presentations, and collaborations. Scholarship is truly not a solitary pursuit.

The book would not have been possible if Marita Kunkel, University Librarian at Pacific University, had not recognized its potential value to my work and supported me in making this project a priority. I am also indebted to Marita, Emily Asch, Irene Perciali, Steven G. Bell, and Paul Royster for taking the time to read the manuscript and provide invaluable feedback on how it could be strengthened. Their counsel should not be assumed to imply responsibility, however – any errors and omissions in the book are my own. Finally, I would never have reached this point without the love and forbearance of my wife, Mariko, nor without all the preceding years of love and counsel from my parents.

I should also note that a few of the recommendations in this book regarding fair use initially appeared on my now-defunct blog, Some Rights Reserved (I apparently lack the discipline required for blogging). In addition, some content in the final section of the book (The Road Forward) was originally presented at Western Washington University’s Library Staff Development Day. I am grateful for the opportunity Western provided me to explore, and refine, my thoughts.